CHP Field Engineer

Salary: GBP 39,000 - 40,000 per annum plus Shift Allowance.

£39,740 Basic Salary + £4,128 South Weighting. South M4 Based.

Alecto Recruitment is working with a leading company in the power generation and renewable energy sector, who are seeking a CHP Field Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of generator assets across multiple sites. This is a regional role with travel across the UK and occasional stayaways, offering a hands‑on position within a growing and technically diverse environment.

• On‑call payment of up to £2,000 pa.
• Overtime available up to 8 hours per week.
• Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions).
• Annual Company Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Gas safe and 18th Edition certificates available.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repair on CHP plant, generators, and associated electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and sites.
• Assist and guide Operations staff with servicing, breakdowns, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain and inspect plant including pumps, motors, PV systems, energy storage, and heat equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE standards, company procedures, and legislation.
• Manage spare parts, stock control, and complete all required documentation and records.
• Participate in on‑call rota and respond to emergency breakdowns when required.
• Monitor site performance, support audits, and handle environmental responsibilities including incident response.
• Supervise contractors and represent the company professionally on site.

• Electrical qualification or relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and heat systems maintenance.
• Experience with control systems (12V DC – 415V AC).
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic ability.
• Gas Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• 18th Edition qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience with CHP, gas engines, PV, energy storage or HVAC systems desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and basic IT skills required.